Cyberbullying May Cause Significant Psychological Harm
Going to college is stressful enough on its own. Add a dose of cyberbullying to the mix and you've got a veritable recipe for depression. According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, cyberbullying is linked to a six-fold rise in depression rates in female college students. For their study, researchers surveyed 265...
A Reef Made From Subway Cars?
If you were to go scuba diving off the east coast of the United States, you might see something unexpected. Swim far enough from the shore, and you’ll find a community of fish and other sea life living happily in…old subway cars! In fact, since 2001, over 2,500 New York subway cars have been dropped into the ocean; these cars...
Study Shows 81% of Dollar Store Products Contain Toxic Chemicals
While you may be taking some strain off your pocketbook by shopping at the dollar store, a report published last week suggests that you’re definitely not doing your health any favors. The study performed by the Campaign for Healthier Solutions demonstrated that chain dollar stores such as Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, and 99-Cents Only stock and sell products...
Lower Blood Pressure with Garlic
Garlic offers a wide range of beneficial properties for the body, with one of the most important being the ability to detoxify – or remove harmful toxins, which is a key factor in overall health as well as longevity. You probably already know some of garlic’s amazing health benefits. In addition to removing heavy metals and toxins, the short list...
Does Consuming Meat Fuel Cancer Growth?
As rates of cancer and other modern diseases rise, researchers are understandably looking for answers. A lot of causes have been suggested, including lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking, exposure to chemicals, stress levels, and huge changes in diet and the nutrients provided by our food in the last 50 years or so. As our diet plays a huge role...
Love Stargazing? Here are 9 Places to Go See the Lights
With so many outdoor lights surrounding the city, our neighborhoods, and pretty much everywhere in general, it’s hard to see the stars - and if you do, it's usually not many. The light pollution drowns them out. In 2006, the National Park Service adopted a policy to “preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the natural lightscapes of parks, which are...
Let Hiking be Your New Wellness Tool
We know that in the northern climates, much of the land is heavily covered in snow right now, so a hike in your hometown may not be an option. However, if you live further south where the ground is softer - or are planning a trip somewhere warm - consider putting a hearty hike on your itinerary. Besides being a...
Beat Odors and Soothe Skin with Oatmeal
There is no question that oatmeal - real, steel-cut oatmeal - is a great way to start your day, for more reasons than just the great taste. Oatmeal is a wonderful source of iron, thiamine, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and beta-glucan. Also known as white oats, oatmeal is actually ground oat groats. Pure oatmeal is gluten-free, however, many of the...
5 Surprising Ways Journaling Benefits Your Health
Journaling is usually done for two different reasons. For some, it’s a record of their lives and day-to-day activities. For others, it’s a therapeutic tool used to express emotions and work through challenging or traumatic events or feelings. This second style of writing, sometimes called ‘expressive’ writing, is related to a number of surprising physical and emotional benefits. Here...
Eating High Acid Foods Could Harm Your Kidneys
People who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease need to be especially careful about what they eat. For this reason, research as to how different foods affect the kidneys is highly useful for these individuals in particular. A new study, published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), has linked diets high in acid foods with...
